How to Replace Broken Side Glass

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The second episode of Saturday Mechanic. Its larcenous inspiration? A guy with a rock and a hankering for the laptop stowed in Pop Mech associate auto editor Ben Wojdyla's F-150. A sadder, wiser Ben shows you how to:
* Buy the right replacement glass from the junkyard.
* Disassemble the door
* Shimmy the new glass into place
* Lubricate the window mechanism and track
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@annacracknell4857 7 жыл бұрын

I had to smash my car window after the lock broke with my baby inside the car. Following this video I (34 year old women with no mechanical experience) fitted the window myself and saved £250 in the processes. Brilliant video! Thank you!

@rickythomas2124 6 жыл бұрын

An na Cracknell

@mers5499 6 жыл бұрын

Youre a good mom

@shehateme9955 5 жыл бұрын

@Nicolas Beyer underrated comment😄

@bbuny10 5 жыл бұрын

I know you probably didn't but I imagined "Mommies commin!" and glass shooting at your baby. Im glad things worked out

@nicoleharris7717 5 жыл бұрын

Where did you put the window guides on the window before putting it back in the door and on the window regulator?

@Megutsell 10 жыл бұрын

Have to say I was quoted $245 to fix the window and after watching this and doing it myself I got the job done for $30. Not bad for a sheila!!

@johnmcbee8661 Жыл бұрын

I watched it twice to make sure. Very well explained and you didn’t ramble on like some do. I appreciate that! I’m subscribing

@petergolan242 8 жыл бұрын

This dude is so awesome. Clear concise and professional. He rocks. Fkng rock star.

@igotwisdomqb 5 жыл бұрын

Great video helped me a great deal. My window was off track, didn't know about the bolts to loosen the the tracks. Worked like a charm. job took 10 minutes. Had I not seen this great video, I would have shattered the window by forcing into track. Very Thankful

@refereeesco1145 2 жыл бұрын

Somebody just did the same thing to us tonight (broke into our truck). Looking in KZfaq just this video, thanks for the time you took to teach us this process. Great video. 😁

@giovannifiorentino8947 2 жыл бұрын

Reuse junkyard spare parts is great. Very useful and well done video.

@spaaggetii 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mate. I was having dramas trying to get the circlip of the window winder first, but then trying to put the new glass back in was an issue. I scrolled through the vid, found the part how to put it in left end first and walla! Its done. I was quoted $260 AUD, but brought one from the wreckers for $45 AUD. I prob could have got it cheaper, but its winter and can't afford the cops putting a default notice on it. Cheers and take my Thumbs up! You deserve it!

@dennisw7350 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks this will help. Never seen a magnetic parts tray on its side before. Neat

@ILoveAthiests 8 жыл бұрын

I was replacing passenger side door window on my 1997 Honda Odyssey and kind of stuck as how to get it started on both side window run channel. I googled and watched your video and got the job done in half an hour. Awesome video and very good detailed instructions. Good job. Thank you very much.

@sebir77 6 жыл бұрын

Aleem Junaidi nissan

@gavingriffiths4985 6 жыл бұрын

I'm doing a course on door glass for work next week. Thanks for the video. Hopefully it'll give me a good head start.

@ChefGourmet 2 жыл бұрын

Saved me with this. The window on my Volvo V70 came off the regulator, was driving around without a shotgun window for a while lol. Thanks again 🙏

@MrChillgoose 12 жыл бұрын

He makes it look so easy. But whenever I try to fix stuff it usually end up with the thing even more broken and me cursing

@garycousino4016 3 жыл бұрын

Same here

@theplinkerslodge6361 2 жыл бұрын

That is what brought me here. Ha.

@zlllg4100 2 жыл бұрын

Same bro ifk

@cristalespinoza1127 2 жыл бұрын

Same here

@johnship7389 2 жыл бұрын

Same

@canava2009 12 жыл бұрын

If you have power windows it's going to be almost exactly the same just make sure you disconnect the power connector for the window switch before completely pulling the door panel to avoid damaging any wires; and you'll need to have your ignition on to manipulate the window when removing/ installing the glass.

@raytimberlodge8014 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks that told me what I needed to know

@chrisgaviria47 Жыл бұрын

I was wondering about that ty

@xSkittles4mex Жыл бұрын

Where is the power connector for the switch?

@symonebennett4328 7 ай бұрын

@@xSkittles4mexdid you find out where the power connector is?

@JackHinshaw 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Nice presentation and to the point. You made it look easy.

@georgegrote7836 8 жыл бұрын

perfect. just what i was looking for. Thanks guy!

@traceupdike 6 жыл бұрын

I'm only 38 seconds into this video and I already know I'm going to like it!

@JAVTROOPER Жыл бұрын

This is the best tutorial of car window... Thank you so much mister 😘😘😘

@CyberChatBox 5 жыл бұрын

239 people clicked thumbs down????? What could they possibly have found wrong with this awesome video!! Great Job dude. Thanks!

@jacksonstrasbourg5877 5 жыл бұрын

239 people have broken into / stole from another's car

@flowerpt Жыл бұрын

The people who want $700 for this job.

@RoadandTrack 12 жыл бұрын

Great video Ben!

@toddsmith7699 Жыл бұрын

I used this as inspiration to replace a side window in my 04 Pilot that I unfortunately knocked out with a rock with a weedwhacker :( $68 for the glass, a few hours install. Thanks for the video!

@kathleenrose5121 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you I have look all over to find out how to fix a window an your video is the only one that show me how

@alca107 9 жыл бұрын

very informative, simple and to the point. thank you for sharing.

@moriscoley5328 2 жыл бұрын

But he didn't say anything about the size of the socket for the bolt 😮, mentioned Philips head screw driver 🙄 twice.

@Gerberbaby922 12 жыл бұрын

Much better then the first episode. Personality is good!

@johnidoctor9826 6 жыл бұрын

So educational! Thank you for your time and have a Happy new year 2018

@AchijElmer 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video. great quality on all aspects. keep it up!

@luisfuerte28 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for shearing, it was a lot of help!

@jaynelife290 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the video, this is awesome and super informative.

@mgilleran5993 7 жыл бұрын

Good video. I already knew how to replace a window but figured in the event that I hit a snag that there might be a tip that would help... Loosening the track itself will likely do the trick. Thanks a lot man.

@pitbullzz9046 7 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video. Thanks

@josephrogone8310 7 жыл бұрын

great video! helped me replace my window.

@Mid-American 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Perfect help for the job.

@charlenebishop2131 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. It was the glass installation portion that I could not figure out prior to this video. Very informative. Carry on. This is well done. Colin

@julianswatteridge5995 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for explaining the risks if you get it wrong

@hooliganjvp 4 жыл бұрын

Great job ,well done.

@97gtilove 11 жыл бұрын

Great little vid. Appreciated!!

@mario619siz 5 жыл бұрын

After watching this video turns out replacing a car window isn't as hard as I thought. I needed to replace my passenger window and quarter window and I was quoted 300 for the passenger and 900 for the quarter. I did it myself and it cost me around 200 for everything.

@ridgevortex1101 5 жыл бұрын

Great vid and easy to understand

@414beastmode 3 жыл бұрын

Great introduction👍🏽👍🏽

@jaunearc534 6 жыл бұрын

That intro was priceless :D

@simelanem 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, I just replaced mine today🙌🏾

@dwaynedavis3147 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Brother!

@scottsenjo7607 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video.

@emili8927 3 жыл бұрын

I used this to put in a cut to size 1/4' acrylic sheet in a magnum when my car was broken into looks very official when cut to size and works much better then tape

@Doctorj63 12 жыл бұрын

I did this on a 2004 BMW and it really was a piece of cake. Used panel tools and it took less than an hour.

@Antipolicestate 9 жыл бұрын

This is such a good video. I am surprised that I like the host, I can relate to his tired sighs after doing smell motions; case and point 5:00 . Very useful information, I'm sick of relying on expensive ass mechanics

@Regiaduenaz 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this video

@skyhawk027 6 жыл бұрын

Hello sir.loved ur video.one question. Does this template of replacing window glass applies to all cars.or different car manufacturers have different connections and boltings/screwings. I mean does all cars have same type of such mechanism.

@michaelcschmitt 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for that great video

@111jkjk 3 жыл бұрын

For some vehicles, the window fit is so tight or the seals sticky and old, one way to make it easier is to generously lubricate with soapy water and a paintbrush

@albieoval1657 3 жыл бұрын

Wait, paintbrushes are a type of lubricants?

@wrrbo 8 күн бұрын

@@albieoval1657i think he meant apply the soapy water with a paintrbush

@grasstamer1 7 жыл бұрын

thanks helped me a bunch

@TheeAssViolator 9 жыл бұрын

Your awesome dude !

@noviashoup828 6 жыл бұрын

Someone broke into my car and now I am having to do the same thing. Really informative video.

@yosteramor6571 5 жыл бұрын

MINES JUST BEEN BROKEN INTO MAYBE A HOUR AGO

@lanceavats8881 6 жыл бұрын

Tonight my truck was broken Into while I was at work. I’m about to do this job I have some experience in mechanic work and I hope this is as easy as it seems. I do have a different truck though.

@Twisted86 9 жыл бұрын

Best intro ever. I wish there was a video on a 2004 jeep liberty for this....it's quite a bit harder on it :/ I only payed $15 for the glass but getting it out was a utter pita and required far more than your video did lol.

@mattrobey2508 4 жыл бұрын

I'm about to try an replace one on my girlfriend's 04 liberty. Any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

@Twisted86 4 жыл бұрын

@@mattrobey2508 Wish I could, but honestly after almost 5 years I don't remember, some asshole nailed me about 18 months later and totaled my Jeep, I then parted it out and sold it all off. My clips/bracket were different style though and I ended up having to move some pieces off the old window to the new window in order to make it work.

@gunnarhaldorsen4185 4 жыл бұрын

So good! Thanks, mate! Probably saves me around 400 USD

@hondagoal 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this post. Great job.

@BigBrotherIsTooBig 11 жыл бұрын

I just love it...someone arguing with Car and Driver...lol.

@josephcampo143 Жыл бұрын

excellent. thanks for this excellent info.

@morbidmaggot999 8 жыл бұрын

would you be able recommend torque specs on an automatic window motor, bracket to door frame and window to bracket?

@jhunsantiago8750 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice ...good job

@hellotheir7479 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother 👍

@theplinkerslodge6361 2 жыл бұрын

GREAT video. Trying to replace an Expedition window and this showed me the second half of the job - actually getting the window inserted. Thanks for the share.

@ambrescarlett2979 5 жыл бұрын

What about electric windows? Does any of the fixing process change for a procedure like that?

@dragonlives4166 3 жыл бұрын

Awsome video you are the only one with a video on this tyvm.. I only ask for one on power windows guessing not much diff I'll find out soon jus lil worried about electric stuff

@taylorb213 4 жыл бұрын

Hi! I have a 95 explorer that needs a rear driver side window. Is it relatively the same process? Thanks!

@johnvalderama522 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing, i have the same problem broken glass need to replace it. but mine is a power window so may be a little technical procedure than an manual window.

@jbr3rd Жыл бұрын

I wonder if stuffing the open door cavity full with a towel or some spare/junk wrapping foam would be a worthwhile precaution in the unlikely event one did accidentally drop the glass during installation?

@chanamcmillan2430 7 ай бұрын

You know that's a great idea. I'm replacing the window on my boss's expensive Audi tomorrow, we had to wait a week for the glass, I'm actually going to do that.....thanks

@DJSummerDM1 10 жыл бұрын

geat vid.... thanks for the help !!!

@chrisst4617 4 жыл бұрын

Was ready to say some BS but that tip on making the"nose" and "back" of glass slide in Grove...then sliding back up the way you did Helped!!. Hmmhmm.....so, ..... Thanks 🤷🏾‍♂️

@youngheavythacoach6196 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@amairramadanable 10 жыл бұрын

thank you

@alfredosr.g.8401 7 жыл бұрын

THANX .

@NatanHiltonSM 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!

@russantkowiak4205 9 жыл бұрын

Hi, Ben--Same thing happened to my wife's 2005 Odyssey. We have glass insurance, only the guy they sent out didn't bother to clean the glass off of the latch assembly. When glass bits tumbled into the latch, it got jammed in the locked position. Then actuator hammered itself to death every time she pressed the lock / unlock button on her key ring. Doing the trim removal etc, was next to impossible with the door shut, and when I finally took it to a dealer, fixing the latch and actuator cost over 700.00! The glass person's response....well the new window works fine, so I'm out of here.

@moriscoley5328 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, shows what kind of "reponsonable" workers people are hiring in 😳. Millionals

@dannyforshaw8281 4 ай бұрын

11 years later, people still breaking car windows

@LoloBear7 11 жыл бұрын

oh wow! never seen a magnetic cup before!

@joeonthegorvtech3276 4 жыл бұрын

Yup, they are available everywhere. I probably would not put it on the outside of the truck as it would scratch the paint. They do come in handy. :)

@2004YukonXLGuy 12 жыл бұрын

Can't tell if Ben makes this look easy or if its actually that easy

@metalmaniac375 9 жыл бұрын

so what lubricant did you use on the window... great video ... thank you...

@redz899 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

@mcdeezy100088 10 жыл бұрын

Hey ben, what year is your truck? Could this work for a 2003 f150 Thanks in advance

@mcclonen77 3 жыл бұрын

this isn't the model of vehicle i need to change the window on(kia soul) but this video is handy for the basic mechanics of replacing a window in smoothly

@jesusistheonlyway9463 7 жыл бұрын

Great job. Thank you for posting. I just had a Crazy try to break out my window with a garden hoe, it put 2 large marks, but it didn't break. thanks to you, it will be a easy fix.

@andrewnash1413 3 жыл бұрын

Best intro ever

@pitafatai8367 7 жыл бұрын

Great Job. for people know nothing about mechanic we appreciate this video.

@janicedent2367 6 жыл бұрын

I had someone throw a brick through the drivers door window in my 1998 E350 1 ton, the glass bracket was put on with rivets so I spent almost 2 hours trying to drill out the rivets . I am having a problem getting the new glass in the window track,(not the regulator track but the actual window opening track) can get it into the back but not the front, the glass is quite curved, any tips on what to do.......ty

@clayhotriot2207 12 жыл бұрын

Is it much Harder for cars with Power Windows... By the way love your show Ben.

@judevucovich7068 3 жыл бұрын

Is it the same with a power switch to raise the window as it is to crank the window when installing?

@nicoleharris7717 5 жыл бұрын

Where exactly do you put the window guides on the glass prior to putting in on the window regulator? Will be waiting for Answer 05/09/2019 at 6:08pm EST

@asepha17 4 жыл бұрын

Wtf why did you timestamp this?

@Tewrobert49 8 жыл бұрын

Your video helped me save some of my religion. Many thanks

@Gooddays000 5 жыл бұрын

Thx alot

@gamesturbator 4 жыл бұрын

6:35 My problem is that I need to reinstall the wheels mounted on the X that moves thru the sliding rail. I don't know how to angle it.

@wardocc9196 5 жыл бұрын

The window guides that are glued to the glass on mine are plastic and they are what's broke my window itself is fine. What do I use to get that epoxy and broken plastic pieces off the glass so I can install new ones?

@nickfranke3069 3 жыл бұрын

First 5 seconds in...I'ma watch the whole thing

@socaliguy81 4 жыл бұрын

PLEASE do a video like this for 2013-2018 Ford Fusion rear door glass.

@joehentalack2443 6 жыл бұрын

Thx,I will do the same to my Opel Vivaro van right window,first time for me so took some stress off me doing it....!!!!!....Found a window for 50 euros at the junk yard, instead of 187 without garage labor!!!!!

@adropofmyblood 7 жыл бұрын

Hey bud THAAAAANK you for the vid. Same situation here, except the person that broke my window was a pos a**hole, not your average a hole. lol, sigh. Oh well life goes on. Thanks again for the vid.

@Sparklingeye808 11 жыл бұрын

It looks like you fit the window in skinny part first and then just shifted it around. So the key is loosening the track. Is this the same for the rear passenger side window? Please post ASAP. Doing this today!

@jorgeaguila6774 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks a million!! great Vid

@jeffgregorek8707 8 жыл бұрын

my window clips (03 Lincoln Nav,) seem to be Siliconed to the pane, is it a necessity to correctly marry the pieces back together ? Please try to respond, do i "need" to scrape the old silicone out, then add new, then marry the clips back onto the window for "Holding Power" ??

@mgilleran5993 7 жыл бұрын

that would be ideal.